≈ 38%
Adult obesity rate
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Obesity rate (%) | 38 | 32.5 |
National ranking
Louisiana ranks #34 of 38 states by adult obesity rate.
| #1 | Alaska | 22% |
| #2 | Colorado | 24.5% |
| #3 | Massachusetts | 27.2% |
| #4 | California | 28.1% |
| #5 | Montana | 28.3% |
| #6 | Utah | 29% |
| #7 | Wyoming | 29% |
| #8 | New York | 29.1% |
| #9 | New Hampshire | 29.6% |
| #10 | Oregon | 29.6% |
| #11 | Florida | 30.1% |
| #12 | Minnesota | 30.1% |
| #13 | New Jersey | 30.3% |
| #14 | Washington | 30.5% |
| #15 | Rhode Island | 30.6% |
| #16 | Nevada | 31% |
| #17 | New Mexico | 31% |
| #18 | Maine | 32.9% |
| #19 | Virginia | 33.2% |
| #20 | Illinois | 33.4% |
| #21 | Pennsylvania | 33.4% |
| #22 | North Carolina | 33.6% |
| #23 | Delaware | 34% |
| #24 | Arizona | 34.4% |
| #25 | Wisconsin | 34.5% |
| #26 | Georgia | 34.5% |
| #27 | Michigan | 35.2% |
| #28 | Texas | 35.8% |
| #29 | Indiana | 36.8% |
| #30 | Oklahoma | 36.8% |
| #31 | Ohio | 37% |
| #32 | Tennessee | 37.1% |
| #33 | Missouri | 37.3% |
| #34 | Louisiana | 38% |
| #35 | South Dakota | 38.4% |
| #36 | Kentucky | 39% |
| #37 | North Dakota | 39% |
| #38 | Vermont | 45 |
Overview
Explore Louisiana's obesity statistics, featuring a Adult obesity rate of ≈ 38%. Louisiana's adult obesity rate is about 38%, among the highest in the U.S., contributing to elevated rates of diabetes and heart disease. This data offers valuable insight into Louisiana's obesity trends for residents, researchers, and businesses evaluating Louisiana.